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What is ‘value-free sociology’? Clarify

  • UPSC 2016
  • Sociology as a Science

Value-free sociology is a methodological principle, most precisely formulated by Max Weber, holding that sociologists must keep their personal moral, political, and ideological preferences from distorting the collection, analysis, and reporting of their findings.

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  • Weber's Two-Level Distinction
  • What Value-Freedom Requires in Practice
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